Episodes

  • Episode 36: Be a Dreamcatcher with Jilla Webb

    Episode 36: Be a Dreamcatcher with Jilla Webb
    Jan 6 2025
    Jilla Webb, daughter of the lead vocalist for the Harry James Orchestra, grew up immersed in the music of the Big Band era. With over three decades of global performance experience, she now shares her expertise as a Professor of Practice at Auburn University, focusing on stage performance, vocal technique, and communication in the commercial music program. Jilla’s career spans performances from Singapore to Las Vegas, including notable events like the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards Show. Her commercial credits include singing for NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, and more, along with being the voice for shows like Regis and Kathy Lee and Must-See TV. She has coached performers for productions like Le Rêve at the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas and continues to teach master classes globally. Currently, Jilla is recording her solo album and composing for show choirs. With a master’s degree in Strategic Communications, she’s developing a curriculum blending entertainment and communication, aiming to equip artists with the skills to make meaningful connections through creative expression. For more information, please visit: https://jillawebb.com Follow Jilla Webb on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube!
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    48 mins
  • Episode 35: Be a Dreamcatcher with Dr. Daniel Jean

    Episode 35: Be a Dreamcatcher with Dr. Daniel Jean
    Nov 2 2024
    Founder of PhinisheD/ FinishEdD | #WhoGotNext | Author of "I am... I will..." Dr. Daniel Jean is the CEO of Wordstravel LLC and serves as Associate Provost at Montclair State University. He has twice graced the cover of Diverse Issues in Higher Education and was recently featured on PBS NewsHour for his role in improving outcomes for black and latino identified males. He has been featured/mentioned in the LA Times, NJ.com, Black Enterprise, Ebony Magazine, and the Hechinger Report. He is the founder of “PhinisheD/FinishEdD #WhoGotNext” an online community for over 24,000 future doctors and has presented 700+ seminars/keynotes for corporations and professional associations including McDonalds, PSE&G, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange (CSRDE), National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB). He has also shared his expertise at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Baruch College, the Fashion Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, University of South Florida, College of Central Florida, Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Rutgers University, Meharry Medical College, and Clemson University. He has taught undergrad and grad courses in consulting, student development, transformative leadership and hip-hop culture. As a college administrator, his retention initiatives have resulted in a 91.9% first-year retention rate and a 61% increase in the four-year graduation rate of a so-called “special admit” population. He is the chair and founder of three statewide college access/awareness conferences, and the Richard Wilson/Jason James Mentorship Program. His most recent play “Til Death Do Us Part?” ran Off-Off-Broadway in NYC to sold out shows. He is the author of three indie books including his latest publication, “I Am…I Will…” an action-based interactive framework designed for the reader to proclaim their identity, declare their desired outcomes in the present and develop time-referenced action plans for the future. Dr. Jean serves on the board for the three doctors foundation and has received several accolades for his work include citations from the NJ and NY legislature, Educator of the Year Awards from Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated and Uprising Stars LLC, the ACPA Educational Excellence Erica Holloman Award, Alumni Award from Montclair State University and DEI Trailblazer Award from the African-American and NJ Chamber of Commerce. He has a goal to directly assist 1,000,000 trailblazers and deliver 10,000 seminars/keynotes before he retires. (Bio provided by Dr. Jean) Follow him on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn IG: @wordstravel Facebook: @DannyJean LinkedIn: Dr. Danny Jean
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    38 mins
  • Episode 34: Be a Dreamcatcher with Tarah Keech

    Episode 34: Be a Dreamcatcher with Tarah Keech
    Sep 3 2024
    Tarach Keech is a force to be reckoned with in her own right, but for this episode we will be deep diving into her "Coach Well, Lead Well" program, insights as a successful entreprenuer, and most importantly her ability to be a dreamcatcher! In this episode you will discover some keys to success that ironically start and end with you! Tarah Keech's experience is renowned as she has a Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology and has been a consultant and coach in Fortune 500, 100 and 50 organizations since 2011. She's a natural advisor, gifted at understanding how others can use their energy and resources more efficiently and effectively and she has an innate ability to focus deeply on what others need in order to thrive. (People often tell me, “You see me better than I see myself.") Her experience is vast and ranges from startups to academia to corporate c-suites, from telehealth to hospice to AI, and non-profits to corporate finance to healthcare. Join Jessie Lynn® and Tarah Keech on this great episode and be sure to check out all of her socials! Instagram: @tarahkeechcoaching Facebook: Tarah Keech Website: tarahkeech.com
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    42 mins
  • Episode 33: Be a Dreamcatcher with Shatara Clark (AKA: Ty Talks)

    Episode 33: Be a Dreamcatcher with Shatara Clark (AKA: Ty Talks)
    Aug 1 2024
    Meet Shatara Clark! A woman on a mission to empower others, stregthen community bonds, and encourage others to chase their dreams! Founder and CEO of Ty Talks and Ty Writes, Shatara is setting the bar high when it comes to taking the next steps in your personal and/or professional journey. From public speaking, book publishing, resume reeviews, career fairs, and more, Shatara and her team have been paving the way for others to embark on their destined path. Check her out and follow her today! Facebook: @TyTalks, 501c3 & @TyWrites, LLC Instagram: @mstytalks Website: www.tytalks2empower.org & www.allthingstywrites.com
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    29 mins
  • Episode 32: Be a Dreamcatcher with Miss Rodeo USA 2024: Kaelanne Quinonez

    Episode 32: Be a Dreamcatcher with Miss Rodeo USA 2024: Kaelanne Quinonez
    Jul 1 2024
    Keep Your Nose to the Grindstone and Eyes on the Rhinestones... a phrase and platform written by Kaelanne as she was preparing for the 57th Annual Miss Rodeo USA competition... so what does it mean? Exaclty what it says. If you focus on your dreams and keep your nose to the grindstone and eyes on the rhinestones (a.k.a. YOUR DREAM) you can accomplish anything. This struck me as an ah ha moment during the 2024 MRUSA competition and I knew, we had to chat about this! - Jessie Lynn® On January 14, 2024, Kaelanne Quinonez was crowned YOUR Miss Rodeo USA 2024 at the Lazy E Arena during the 54th performance of the International Finals Rodeo. A Sunday she will never forget, Kaelanne is excited and proud to carry the title of Miss Rodeo USA for a year, promoting the IPRA and MRUSA organizations and advocating for rodeo and ag across the country. Kaelanne is no stranger to horses and all things cowgirl, she was born and raised on the Central Coast of California, where she fell in love with horses at the age of 4. Her mom and dad soon found out that this love of horses and all things cowgirl was in fact not a phase and that it was a passion that was as organic and unexpected as the path she would take to Miss Rodeo USA many years later. Kaelanne and her family experienced a lot of firsts together: first horse which turned into horses, first show, first IFR, and first rodeo queen titles. Kaelanne could not be representing the organization and sharing her passion for the west like she is today without the support of her fireteam at home. She left her hometown when she was accepted into Texas A&M as a Master’s student, where she spent a year studying ecohydrology and the effects of drought on ranches in west Texas and where she graduated with her M.S. in Business. This proud Aggie wants to use her education and first hand experiences to promote rodeo, agriculture, and western from coast to coast, preserving traditions and promoting the future. During her year as Miss Rodeo USA, Kaelanne plans to do this by traveling to rodeos in the US and Canada, speaking at schools, town halls and conferences, and using social media to promote the sponsors of and the sport of rodeo. ​Rodeo is a team sport: a team between roughstock and rider, sponsor and contestants, the organization and fans. Rodeo queening is a team sport. In fact, all aspects of the western industry require team effort and collaboration. Kaelanne is excited to be a contributing part of this team, of a family that makes America special and unique. She knows, and wants to share the message, that when teams put their nose to the grindstone, everyone benefits and can keep their eyes to their dreams (or rhinestones). - Bio Provided by the Miss Rodeo USA Association
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    40 mins
  • Episode 31: Be a Dreamcatcher with Kevin Sites

    Episode 31: Be a Dreamcatcher with Kevin Sites
    May 23 2024
    There are many attributes that come to mind when you meet Kevin Sites, but the best one is, he's a journalist by trade, storyteller by heart! Meet Kevin Sites - Author! He's an award-winning journalist, a pioneer in the field of backpack journalism reporting, and has covered over 30 different conflicts and natural disasters in the course of his career. Sites worked as a network news producer and correspondent for ABC, NBC and CNN but left broadcast television in 2005 to become the first Internet correspondent for Yahoo! News. In his ground breaking Hot Zone project, he covered nearly every war in the world in one year earning a dozen awards, including the Wired Rave Award in 2005 and the Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism in 2006. He’s the author of three non-fiction books on war, all published by Harper Perennial. These include: In the Hot Zone: One Man, One Year, Twenty Wars. Swimming with Warlords: A Dozen-Year Journey Across the Afghan War The Things They Cannot Say: Stories Soldiers Won’t Tell You About What They’ve Seen, Done or Failed to Do in War. His debut novel, The Ocean Above Me will be published by Harper in summer 2023. Sites was chosen as a Nieman Journalism Fellow at Harvard University in 2010 and in 2012, was selected as a Dart Fellow in Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University. Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism inducted Sites into their Hall of Achievement in 2008. He lived and worked in Hong Kong as an Associate Professor of Practice at the Journalism and Media Studies Centre at the University of Hong Kong from 2012 until 2022. He’s been a contributor to many print and online publications including, Vice News, Salon, Aeon, Men’s Health, Wired, Popular Science, Parade, Alert Diver and The Small Wars Journal. We are so thrilled that he was able to join us on the Be a Dreamcatcher Podcast. Want to WATCH IT LIVE? Then head on over to Jessie Lynn's Facebook page today!
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    51 mins
  • Episode 30: Be a Dreamcatcher with Eleven86 Real Artesian Water Founder and Owner, Marquis Forge

    Episode 30: Be a Dreamcatcher with Eleven86 Real Artesian Water Founder and Owner, Marquis Forge
    Apr 1 2024
    In this episode, join us as we sit down with Marquis Forge, the innovative mind behind Eleven86 Real Artesian Water as he takes us on a captivating journey through his entrepreneurial endeavors. On this trail of candid discussion and heartfelt reflections, Marquis shares his entrepreneurial journey, from the inception of Eleven86 Real Artesian Water to its evolution into a symbol of excellence and purity in the beverage industry. He provides invaluable insights into the challenges he faced as a minority entrepreneur, navigating the complexities of the market, and overcoming obstacles with resilience and determination. As the owner and founder of Eleven86 Real Artesian Water, Marquis embodies the spirit of innovation and perseverance, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams fearlessly and embrace the journey with unwavering dedication. Dive on in to the Be a Dreamcatcher Podcast as we uncover the untold stories behind the success of Marquis Forge and explore the transformative power of entrepreneurship in shaping lives and communities. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered to chase your dreams relentlessly and become the architect of your destiny!
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    40 mins
  • Episode 29: Be a Dreamcatcher with Lee Newton

    Episode 29: Be a Dreamcatcher with Lee Newton
    Mar 1 2024
    "Nashville Recording Artist Singer/Songwriter Lee Newton, came from humble beginnings. Having seen her share of hard times growing upa small town in Western North Carolina, she started singing in church when she was five years old when her Mother would take her. Lee’s love of music grew as a child when her Daddy played country classics like Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline around the house. Lee’s father, a cab driver, taught her to play the guitar at age seven and they would sing together while she rode around town with him in his taxi going on calls. “My Daddy, who named me Brenda Lee after the amazing country singer, would always tell me one day you will be playing at the Grand Ole Opry and from that point on I knew I wanted to be a performer.” Heavily influenced by legendary musicians like Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, The Judds Lorrie Morgan Susan Tedischi and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lee’s personal sound is a mix between traditional Country and raspy Blues with an added Southern Rock flare. When Lee was 20 years old, she joined a couple of bands and taught herself to play the drums. She travelled to New York City and had the privilege of singing backup for Artimus Pyle, Leslie Hawkins and JoJo Billingsly – three original members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 2020, Lee won “Vocalist of the Year” at the Josie Music Awards. Her 2021 EP Undamaged, which she wrote, won “EP Album of the year” at Josie Music Awards and also Top 20 Best of 2021 for Women of Country. Lee’s newest full length album UNLEESHED, was released April, 2022. Lee wrote 9 of the songs on it. She won “Album of the year” at the Josie Music Awards show that was held at The Grand Ole Opry. She also was nominated for Song of the year with Carolina, and Artist of the year for Women of Country Best of 2022. UNLEESHED has artist Leona Williams, Pam Tillis, Lee Roy Parnell, Mike Rogers & Tim Watson appear on it. Lee has opened or performed with legends Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, Ronnie McDowell, T Graham Brown, Diamond Rio, The Gatlin Brothers, TG Sheppard, Edwin McCain, Leona Williams, Lee Roy Parnell, Rhonda Vincent & more." (Bio provided by: https://leenewtonofficial.com/) This storyteller is one that you do not want to miss. Be on the lookout for some new music, tour dates, and special announcements! Ya'll please help me welcome Lee Newton to the Be a Dreamcatcher Podcast family!
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    52 mins